2026

  • ABCP members elected new Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering

02 October 2026

We are delighted to share that Professor Meihong Wang from University of Sheffield and Professor Jianzhong Wu from University of Bath have been elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng). More details can be found here.

  • 2026 ABCP Annual Conference Successfully held at the University of Cambridge

The 7th Annual Conference of the Association of British Chinese Professors was held on 28–29 August 2026 at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, under the theme “Partnership, Confidence and Prosperity”.

The two-day conference brought together academics, institutional partners, industry representatives and professionals for wide-ranging discussions on academic collaboration, innovation, knowledge and technology transfer, and early career development. More details can be found here.

  • Special in-person ABCP Monthly Talks EDI sucessfully held at Brookfield House, University of Leicester School of Business.

    This event was made possible through the GOAT (Grow All Our Doctors for Tomorrow) project, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The project is dedicated to sharing evidence-based medical education and fostering collaboration between academic researchers and NHS doctors. More information can be found here.

  • ABCP members elected new Members of Academia Europaea

    We are thrilled to share that four Chinese professors, members of ABCP, including Professor Tao Cheng, Professor Dabo Guan and Professor Zhifu Mi from University College London, UCL, and Professor Gang Pan from York St John University, have been announced the Members of Academia Europaea (The Academy of Europe)! More details can be found here.

  • ABCP Supports the UCL200: UCL and Modern Chinese Neuroscience Symposium

    ABCP was pleased to support the UCL200: UCL and Modern Chinese Neuroscience Symposium, held at UCL East on 16–17 April as part of UCL’s bicentenary celebrations. The event brought together leading researchers from the UK and China to explore frontier topics in neuroscience and future opportunities for collaboration. More details can be found in a LinkedIn post and a WeChat article .

2025

  • 2025 ABCP Annual Conference Successfully held at the University of Surrey

    • The 6th Annual Conference of the Association of British Chinese Professors was held on 12–13 September 2025 at the University of Surrey, themed “Partnership, Confidence, and Prosperity”. The hybrid event brought more than 200 participants together, including leading scholars, industry experts, and institutional partners from the UK, China, and beyond, creating a platform for collaboration, trust-building, and research impact. More details of the conference can be found here. 
    • We are also delighted to congratulate the winners of the Best Presentation Awards and Best Early Career Researcher (ECR) Awards across the seven thematic forums at this year’s Annual Conference. These awards highlight outstanding research contributions and inspiring presentations from both senior academics and emerging scholars. More details of the winners can be found here.

  • WAFAST 2025 co-organised by Nanjing University and ABCP in Suzhou, China

    From July 10–12, 2025, the 2025 World Academicians’ Forum on Advanced Science and Technology (WAFAST2025) was successfully held at Nanjing University’s Suzhou Campus, jointly initiated and co-hosted by Nanjing University and the ABCP. Under the theme “AI for Science and Technology,” the forum convened leading scholars from around the world to exchange insights on recent advancements and emerging trends. Distinguished academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and the Royal Academy of Engineering came together to discuss opportunities for collaboration and potential scientific breakthroughs. More details can be found here.

  • ABCP members elected new Members of Academia Europaea

    We are thrilled to share that three Chinese professors, members of ABCP, including Professor Xudong Zhao, Professor Zhu Hua, and Professor Yizhi (Patrick) Cai, have been announced the Members of Academia Europaea (The Academy of Europe)! More details can be found here.

  • Professor Kaihong Luo wins 2025 ASME George Westinghouse Gold Medal

    We are proud to share that Professor Kaihong Luo, a member of ABCP and the Chair of Energy Systems at UCL Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded 2025 George Westinghouse Gold Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)! This award, established in 1952, recognises outstanding contributions to the field of power in mechanical engineering. Professor Luo is the 68th recipient of this prestigious international honour. More details can be found here.

  • Professor Wenbo Ma elected new Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS)

    We are proud to share that Professor Wenbo Ma, a member of ABCP and Group Lead at The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL), has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS)! More details can be found here.

  • ABCP 2025 Chinese New Year celebrations across the UK

    Across the UK, members of ABCP organised a series of in-person gatherings to celebrate the 2025 Chinese New Year. These events brought members and friends together for academic exchange as well as enjoying talent shows and festive dinners. Check out more highlights and photos here.

  • Professor Ziqiang Zhu wins 2024 Global Energy Prize

    We are proud to share that Professor Zhu from the University of Sheffield, a member of ABCP and its Council, has become a laureate of the 2024 Global Energy Prize in the Traditional Energy category for outstanding contribution to electrified transportation, improving energy efficiency of domestic appliances, reducing emissions for generation and utilisation of electric power. The award ceremony was held in Port Louis, Mauritius on 30 January 2025. More details can be found here.

  • Happy Chinese New Year from ABCP

    Today is Chinese New Year’s Eve, a time for family reunions and joyful celebrations. As we welcome the arrival of the Spring Festival, ABCP sends our warmest wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year to all our members, colleagues, and friends through a special video message!

  • Professor Yaojun Li awarded OBE

    We are proud to share that Professor Yaojun Li, an ABCP member, has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE). Professor Li, a Professor of Sociology at The University of Manchester, has been recognised for his exceptional services to the Advancement of Knowledge in Social Mobility and Ethnic Integration. More details can be found here.

2024

  • Season’s greetings from ABCP

    As 2024 draws to a close, we celebrate a year of remarkable achievements, thanks to the dedication and contributions of every member. On behalf of ABCP, our President Professor Hongbiao Dong extends his heartfelt gratitude and festive wishes through a special video message.

  • Professor Xudong Zhao honoured with the 2024 Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Award for Lifetime Achievement

    We are proud to share that Professor Xudong Zhao, an ABCP member, has been honoured with the 2024 Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Advancement of Education for Future Energy Leaders. More details can be found here.

  • Professor Kun Yang awarded IET Achievement Medal in Communications

    We are proud to share that Professor Kun Yang, an ABCP member, has been awarded the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Achievement Medal in Communications! More details can be found here.

  • ABCP members elected new Fellows of RAEng (FREng)

    We are thrilled to share that several Chinese professors, including three ABCP members, including Professor Qiuhua Liang, Professor Jennifer Wen, Professor Xudong Zhao, Professor Xudong Jing, and Professor Geoffrey Ye Li, have been announced Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng) 2024! More details can be found here.

  • Professor Yaochu Jin awarded 2025 IEEE Frank Rosenblatt Award

    We are delighted to share that Professor Yaochu Jin MAE FIEEE, an ABCP member, has been awarded the 2025 IEEE Frank Rosenblatt Award for his exceptional contributions to the evolutionary optimization of complex systems. More details can be found here.

  • WAFAST 2024 co-organised by Nanjing University and ABCP in Suzhou, China

    From July 10th to 12th, the World Academicians’ Forum on Advanced Science and Technology (WAFAST 2024) was co-hosted by Nanjing University and the Association of British Chinese Professors (ABCP) in Suzhou, China. This forum aimed to enhance international scientific exchanges and promote the integration of education, science, and talent development. Centred on the theme of “Life and Health, New Materials and New Energy,” the forum brought together leading experts to share the latest advancements and future trajectories. More details can be found here.

  • 5th ABCP Annual Conference successfully held at University of Leicester

    On July 5, 2024, the 5th Annual Conference of ABCP was held at the University of Leicester. The conference, adopted a hybrid format, combining online and offline participation. It attracted numerous outstanding individuals from China, the UK, and other countries and regions, including association members, industry representatives, and special guests from both China and the UK. More details can be found here.

  • Professors Xiaodong Zhang and Yang Shi elected new Fellows of Royal Society (FRS)

    We are delighted to share that Professor Xiaodong Zhang, a Member of ABCP, and Professor Yang Shi have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society. More details can be found here.

  • Professor Yizhe Song leads UKRI CDT in AI for Digital Media Inclusion

    The Centre for Doctoral Training in AI for Digital Media Inclusion will be led by Professor Yizhi Song, a member of ABCP and a professor at the Centre for Vision, Speech, and Signal Processing (CVSSP) at the University of Surrey. More details can be found here.

  • ABCP 2024 Chinese New Year celebrations across the UK

  • 2024 Biomedical Translational Research Forum successfully held in London

  • Professor Hongbiao Dong leads EPSRC CDT for Fusing AI into Metals Industry

  • Online panel discussion on how to apply for RAEng Research Chairs and Senior Research Fellowships successful held

2023

  • WAFAST 2023 successful held in Su Zhou, China

  • ABCP 4th Annual Conference held on 7th and 8th July 2023

  • ABCP supports AHRC-funded SEED Fellowship on UK-China Creative Industries R&I Hub

  • Online panel discussion on ChatGPT

  • ABCP 2023 Chinese New Year gatherings and gala held on Friday 20 January

2022

  • BAM-ABCP joint webinar: Engage with the UK Parliament to support better policy

  • Professors Hongbiao Dong and Sai Gu elected Fellows of Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng)


    The Royal Academy of Engineering announced 72 leading figures in the field of engineering and technology as its new fellows. Two ABCP member, Professor Hongbiao Dong of the University of Leicester who is also the VP & Secretary of the ABCP, and Professor Sai Gu of the University of Warwick who was the Executive Chair of ABCP, are among the newly elected fellows.

  • ABCP 2022 Annual Conference held on Friday 1 July and Saturday 2 July


    The ABCP 2022 Annual Conference was held successfully on 1 and 2 July, 2022 (Friday and Saturday), as a hybrid event, in the Teaching and Learning Building at the University of Birmingham, in Birmingham, UK, and online. The theme for the ABCP 2022 Annual Meeting is “International/UK-China University Collaboration in the Era of Post Covid-19”. The Conference attracted over 400 registered participants from the UK and China, and also other countries and regions. The plenary sessions in the morning include the Opening Ceremony on 1 July, and the ABCP Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 2 July. The Opening Ceremony saw a number of talks by a number of senior leaders of the higher education sectors in the UK and China and a panel discussion with the senior leaders (see here for more details of the senior leaders who attended and some selected photos). The seven parallel thematic tracks in the afternoon respectively focused on Advanced Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security, Energy, Medicine & Health, Social Science & Humanities, and Sustainability & Ageing Society. Some selected photos from the Conference can be found here. Multiple tracks had one or more prizes and some researchers who attended the Conference were selected as prize winners, which include both members of ABCP and also early career researchers such as PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. A full list of the prize winners can be found here.

  • Professor Kai Hong Luo awarded the 2022 ASME James Harry Potter Gold Medal


    Professor Kai Luo FREng, an ABCP member and Chair of the Energy and the Environment research group at UCL Mechanical Engineering is the recipient of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ (ASME) prestigious 2022 ASME James Harry Potter Gold Medal. Professor Luo received the award in recognition of his achievements in advancing the science of nonequilibrium thermodynamics across nanoscales, mesoscales and macroscales and his work developing cutting-edge physical and numerical models embodying transformational thermodynamic principles. The James Harry Potter Gold Medal recognises eminent achievement or distinguished service in the science of thermodynamics and its application in mechanical engineering. The award was established by the ASME in 1980 and is only awarded to one recipient per year. Professor Luo is the 37th winner of the award. (Adapted from UCL News)

  • ABCP-CDA joint webinar: Concepts for Health Care of the Future

  • Professor Daqing Ma won 2022 Andreas Hoeft Award


    In the announcement of 2022 prize winners of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC), Professor Daqing Ma FRSC MAE, Professor of Anaesthesia at Imperial College London and Executive Vice-President of ABCP, won the 2022 Andreas Hoeft Award, for “discovering the role of danger associated molecular patterns, regulated necrosis and necroinflammation in kidney injury after major surgery”. Professor Ma’s research focuses on anaesthetics, neuroprotection, kidney protection, postoperative cognitive dysfunction, and cancer cell biology. ESAIC is the leading European Organisation for Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, Pain and Perioperative Medicine.

  • International Forum on “COVID-19 and Beyond”


    ABCP and CLSSUK (Chinese Life Scientists Society in UK, 全英华人生命科学学会) jointly organised an online international forum on “COVID-19 and beyond”. Four senior researchers from the UK, US and Hong Kong gave keynote talks, and a panel discussion was held with 8 experts from different disciplines. The event was co-chaired by Professors Yi-Ke Guo and Daqing Ma, and attracted over 100 participants. A more detailed summary of the event can be found here (PDF, 7.1MB).

  • Professor Junwang Tang won 2021 IChemE Andrew Medal


    Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) announced that Professor Junwang Tang FRSC, Professor of Materials Chemistry and Engineering, University College London and VP for Industrial Liaison and Fundraising of ABCP, had won the 2021 Andrew Medal, which is “awarded every three years to recognise a major contribution relevant to the science of formulation of heterogeneous catalysts” according to IChemE. This is a third major award Professor Tang has received since 2021, after his Royal Society Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) 2021 Corday-Morgan Prize.

2021

  • Two ABCP members elected foreign members of Chinese Academy of Engineering


    On Thursday 18th November, the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), China’s national academy for engineering, announced 84 new members and 20 new foreign members. The newly elected foreign members include the following two members of ABCP:
    • Professor Zhanfeng Cui FREng FAIMBE FIChemE, Donald Pollock Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of Oxford; Chair of ABCP Council
    • Professor Hua Zhao FREng FIMechE FSAE, Vice Provost & Dean of College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, Brunel University London; President of ABCP

  • Professor Jian Dai elected Fellows of Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng)


    The Royal Academy of Engineering has elected new leading figures in the field of engineering and technology to its Fellowship, under Fit for the Future diversity initiative. ABCP member, Professor Jian Dai of King’s College London, is on the list of new fellows, as he “has made a pioneering contribution to mechanical engineering, most notably by his contributions to the fundamental theory, design and applications of mechanisms and robotic systems. He is particularly noted for having introduced the concept of metamorphic and reconfigurable mechanisms that can be folded and re-erected in an origami-style approach to form mobile or multi-functional devices. Many of these mechanisms have been taken forward to commercialisation by university spin-outs and major industries. He received the DED Mechanisms and Robotics Award established in 1974 and was the 58th recipient of the most prestigious ASME Machine Design Award established in 1958”.

  • Professor Yaochu Jin awarded Humboldt Professorship for Artificial Intelligence


    It was announced on 1st July 2021 that six new Humboldt Professorships had been selected. Three of the six new Humboldt Professors are awarded for their excellent research in AI, and Professor Yaochu Jin, a Full Member of the Association, is one of them. He is a Distinguished Chair, Head of the NICE (Nature Inspired Computing and Engineering) Research Group and Director of Research of the Department of Computer Science, University of Surrey. He will move to the Bielefeld University in Germany in October 2021 to take his new Humboldt Professorship. Yaochu is one of the leading pioneers of swarm robotics and the larger field of computational intelligence. At Bielefeld, his expertise will be utilised to span the interdisciplinary bridge between AI research in the Technical Faculty and applications in bioinformatics/biotechnology in the newly established Medical Faculty.

  • Six ABCP members elected Members of Academia Europaea (MAE)


    Six members of ABCP were elected to new members of Academia Europaea (MAEs) in 2021. They have all played a key role and achieved great academic excellence in their research fields. The new MAEs are:
    • Professor Daqing Ma FRCA, Professor of Anaesthesia, Imperial College London
    • Professor Junwang Tang FRSC, Professor of Materials Chemistry and Engineering, University College London
    • Professor Yaochu Jin FIEEE, Distinguished Chair, Head of the NICE Group, Director of Research, University of Surrey
    • Professor Jian Kang FREng, Professor of Acoustics, University College London
    • Professor Wei Li, Professor in Applied Linguistics, University College London
    • Professor Kun Yang, Professor in the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE), Head of the Network Convergence Laboratory (NCL), University of Essex.

  • ABCP 2021 Annual Conference held on Friday 2 July and Saturday 3 July


    The ABCP 2021 Annual Conference, which was themed “challenges and opportunities in UK-China research collaborations”, was held as an online event on Friday 2 July and Saturday 3 July. Over 400 registered participants attended the plenary sessions in the morning including the Opening Ceremony, UK-China HEI Forum, and ABCP Annual General Meeting, and six parallel thematic sessions in the afternoon on UK-China collaboration, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, Medicine and Health, Ageing Society and Sustainability.

  • Professor Junwang Tang won 2021 RSC Corday-Morgan Prize


    In the announcement of 2021 Prize winners of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Professor Junwang Tang FRSC of University College London and a member of ABCP, won 2021 Corday-Morgan Prize, for “the discovery of efficient photocatalysts for clean and renewable fuel synthesis”. Professor Tang’s research focuses on the discovery of efficient photocatalysts for renewable fuel synthesis and chemical recycling and chemical systems to address the supply of renewable energy and environmental purification.

  • Professor Kai Hong Luo received 2021 AIAA Energy Systems Award


    The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has announced the awards recipients of the 2021, Professor Kai Hong Luo FREng of University of College London, who is also a member of ABCP, has received the 2021 AIAA Energy Systems Award. AIAA Citation described his achievement as “groundbreaking contributions to multiscale multiphysics modeling and simulation that have transformed energy system analysis, prediction, design and optimization through research, innovation, education and leadership”.

2020

2019

  • 25 October: ABCP Member, Prof Lin Li (李琳教授) of the University of Manchester, has received two prestigious awards: the 2019 Arthur L. Schawlow Award of the Laser Institute of America (LIA) on 9 October 2019 at the 38th International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO 2019) held in Orlando, USA, and the 2018 Donald Julius Groen Prize of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on 16 October 2019 in London. Congratulations to Prof Li for the great new achievements! More about the double awards can be found here (Manchester news story).
  • 6 August: The ABCP London Office Warm-up Party was held to celebrate the opening of the office at Westar House, 139-151 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5QE.
  • 10-12 July: The first ABCP Annual Conference was successfully held at the University of Surrey.

2018

2017

  • 27 October: The first preparatory meeting was held at the University of Surrey.
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